The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 53.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- EKC SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Andrew Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lower Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEsland School
Independent · 493m away
Davington Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Ospringe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 940m away
Luddenham School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ethelbert Road Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Abbey School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lorenden Preparatory School
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bysing Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bysing Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bysing Wood Primary School?
Bysing Wood Primary School currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bysing Wood Primary School take?
Bysing Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bysing Wood Primary School?
Bysing Wood Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 7NU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bysing Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bysing Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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